About Parkland's Graphic Design Program

Graphic Design students learn to inform, motivate, engage and entertain an audience through visual communication. At Parkland College, our goal is to teach students to create design that effectively conveys a client’s message and stands out in the market place. Our program consists of a solid foundation in design principles, art & design history, drawing and typography, followed by portfolio-building studio courses that enable students to put theory to practice. Our courses are grounded in visual literacy, creative problem solving and technology.

The Graphic Design Program currently offers two associates degrees:

• AAS in Graphic Design

This is a career program for students who want to enter the profession in two-years

• AA in Graphic Design

This is a tranfer program for student who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a Bachelor's degree

Length of study

The program has been designed for both full-time and part-time students. You can earn a degree in two years of full-time study. Both programs will take longer on a part-time basis.